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We're coming in hot this week with thoughts on those books you see at the airport stores, a new segment, Sandwich Time, where we do a deep dive on the Schlotzsky's chain. Bryan shares the news of the Supreme Court striking down the Colorado ban on conversion therapy in a shocking 8-1 decision, plus how a new trend for liberal politicians is leading them to subtly call their opponents gay. Erin discusses Florida's failure to pass a ban on marrying cousins, and how Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock targeted POC and women-owned businesses by removing them from the state's HUB program. For this week's Dateline Recap visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin's fresh from a lung drip and talking "juvie stuff" with an ex-cop and Bryan was astounded by the bad wigs at his favorite community theater's production of Steel Magnolias. Erin discusses the U.N.'s Commission on the Status of Women and how the United States was the only vote against the agenda of strengthening access to justice for women and girls by eliminating discriminatory laws and practices. Bryan celebrates Aaron Rourke becoming the first openly gay champion in WWE Developmental history. For all our Heated Rivalry Recaps visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're joined by our Lady Attorneys and break down the Oscars (aka the Chalamet-shaming ceremony). Erin rips into tech bro supervillain Alex Karp for believing that AI will disrupt society by sidelining women who vote Democrat and ruin jobs for the working class. Bryan tells us about the current lawsuit by the American Historical Association against DOGE for violating the Federal Equal Protection Clause of the 5th amendment by canceling grants due to “DEI”. For tickets to Bryan's show in NYC on 4/8 click here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryan's back in El Paso with his parents and binging Australian Married at First Sight: Australia. Erin is rekindling her love of Judy Tenuta and is sent a video of a man in Helsinki obsessed with Texan cowboy culture . Erin discusses the rapid decline in the U.S. birth rate and how the government refuses to incentivize young mothers to make more babies. Bryan reviews recent polling from the Pew Research Center and YouGov showing that more Americans now believe being gay is morally unacceptable and that LGBTQ+ discrimination is not a serious problem in the country. For our Murder in Glitterball City Recaps visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin’s back from the doctor after being diagnosed with walking pneumonia and she’s coping by giving us a crash course on the joys of zydeco music and bayou culture.  Bryan covers Florida cutting funding to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) and the effects it will have on the 16,000 who could lose access to critical treatment.  Erin discusses Kansas’ State Bill 244 which invalidated ID cards for trans citizens who use a gender marker other than what they were assigned at birth.  Kansas Trans Resources: LGBTQ Foundation of Kansas Kansas City DSA Sarah Kate Smigel Kayden Coleman For this week's Murder in Glitterball City Recap visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Erin's back from a surprising weekend getaway in Austin, and Bryan learns a new podiatric way of feeling the music by an experienced elder at the LA Philharmonic. Erin celebrates Alysa Liu's gold medal-winning performance at the Winter Olympics and how her return to the sport is changing the antiquated techniques that have been used to train female athletes for decades. Bryan discusses a recent court ruling in Texas halting enforcement of "DEI bans" including the banning of LGBTQ+ clubs in schools and deadnaming students in Houston, Plano and Katy. To buy Girl Scout Cookies from Troop 6000 click here. For Voter ID assistance or to see rules for your state, visit voteriders.org For adoptees needing legal representation or advocacy: https://adopteerightslaw.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Bryan was surprised by a special guest performance at the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Erin gets her ass handed to her by a boomer client at the salon. Bryan discusses the Trump administration's order to remove the Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument, and Erin covers the Save Act returning to Congress and the effect it would have on minority and married voters in upcoming elections. For Voter ID assistance or to see rules for your state, visit voteriders.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're still riding high after watching Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show and feeling a little more hopeful about the future of the country, plus we share some recommendations to add color to your tableware and books to read. Erin does a deep dive on whether gender parity in each country competing in the Olympics affects their medal count, and Bryan discusses the record-breaking number of stories published by Fox News about trans people, beating out all the LGBTQ+ publications. For tickets to Grant Sorenson's Salomé in Minneapolis, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Bryan has an interesting experience getting a haircut from the same man who originated "The Bryan" during his childhood, and Erin picks up a part time gig at her friend's salon. Bryan discusses the rise in popularity of queer literature, and how demand for titles like Heated Rivalry and Box Hill are leading to increased access and readership at public libraries. Erin tells us how Texas A&M is back in the news this week for dismantling its entire Women's and Gender Studies program after its board changed the syllabus for hundreds of classes and how they're trying to justify their censorship. For this week's bonus Dateline Recap visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We try and keep things light amidst the rising tide against ICE and the Trump administration (and as Bryan recovers from a procedure). Erin covers a study by PNAS showing how sexism physically changes and deteriorates the brain. Bryan discusses a current case of two gay Iranian asylum seekers on the verge of being deported back to where they fled persecution. GoFundMe Links: Support the Family of Parady La who died in ICE Custody Support the Family of Luis Beltrán Cruz who died in ICE custody Help Famiies Affected By ICE in Minneapolis Haven Watch MN If you have other resources you'd like us to highlight please send us a DM!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chaos reigns in this month's Lady Attorney episode. We're starting new businesses Honeymoon Clothes™ and Panty Cents™, Bryan took a Waymo for the first time and we all get a crash course in frotting. Bryan highlights a recent partnership between Texas artists and Planned Parenthood painting rainbow crosswalks in a rebuke of the recent bans on "political and ideological" artwork by the current administration. Erin discusses Sohla El-Waylly's recent departure from The New York Times and the reveal of the low wages and working conditions she experienced there as a freelancing food writer. For this week's People Magazine Investigates Recap visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Bryan is live from his office where he's been purging pandemic kitchen purchases. Erin does some Groceries-style recommendations including Southwest Airlines' hottest flight snack and the fudge to dip them in. Erin discusses Texas A&M University's decision to remove Plato's Symposium from philosophy professor Martin Peterson's curriculum due to a new policy enacted in the fall that prohibits advocating "race or gender ideology, or topics related to sexual orientation or gender identity”. Bryan discusses the murder of Renee Good by ICE, and resources of where we can donate to causes or organizations that can benefit those in need in our own communities. For this week's Heated Rivalry Recap visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New year, same 'ssues! Bryan is live from his sister's childhood bedroom (blame Renee) and tells us how his trip to Japan over our holiday break went. Erin (Queen of Air Flights) spent her break wondering what is going on at the Miami International Airport and why the youth are so obsessed with 6-7'ing. Bryan highlights the court challenges by states, federal workers and advocates that were submitted during the end of 2025 fighting back against restrictions and bans for gender affirming care. Erin shares how the United States' Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee is attempting to celebrate America's 250th birthday with questionable new coin designs paying tribute to civil rights, abolition and suffrage movements. For this week's bonus Dateline Recap visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy new year!  We'll be back next week, but to tide you over until then we're giving you a peek behind the paywall with some of the best bits from Patreon!  Hear what happens when we get sidetracked during our Dateline Recaps and This New Thing We're Doing! with some of our favorite moments from 2025.  For hundreds of hours of bonus content and video episodes join our Patreon by visiting www.patreon.com/attitudes!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Holidays to all our listeners! We're off this week but have compiled some of the best bits from the year for your listening pleasure. We hope we've been entertaining and informative and that you'll join us again in 2026! Our Patreon bonus episodes continue through the holidays! For more content visit www.patreon.com/attitudes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're happy to bring back our annual tradition of welcoming some of our favorites into our holiday home before the winter break! Punam Patel reveals what underrated department store she purchased her outfit from at a local dead mall, Pete Zias tells the tale of a stolen Labubu , Darby and Alexis from IMHO: The Show are taking Metamucil gummies to stay regular, Mano Agapion educates Erin on Sniffies, and Michelle Collins advises us on which designers to buy from and avoid. For this week's Dateline Recap visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Bryan is upset over his short haircut, and Erin's back from her trip to Italy where she got her fill of truffles and was made fun of by flight attendants because of her hairstyle. Erin covers how women are exposing the "bro-coding" algorithm on LinkedIn by changing their gender marker from female to male and seeing an increase in their reach and visibilty on the networking platform. Bryan discusses the modern day Lavender Scare and how right-wing influencers and government officials are on the hunt for "woke" government employees and policies and firing people for how they identify. For additional hours of bonus content visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Erin is out of town Bryan is joined by friend of the show Naomi Ekperigin this week! We discuss what we did for Thanksgiving, and how Bryan spent last week with his family doing a tour of NYC including the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and an investigative report on how the American Girl Doll Store is one big scam. Bryan covers a recent ruling in Japan which upheld a same-sex marriage ban, and how the European Union's highest court ruled that member countries must recognize same-sex marriages between two citizens even if their home country does not have marriage equality laws in place. Listen to Naomi's podcast Couples Therapy, watch St. Denis Medical Monday Nights on NBC or on Peacock and get tickets to her December 28th zoom comedy show A Night of Cinema with Naomi and Megan here! For this week's bonus Dateline Recap visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Thanksgiving! We're off this week but we wanted to share one of our recent favorite Dateline Recaps from behind the paywall! Palm Springs, big hair, adult film stars, celebrities, and an iconic local journalist who we'd marry in a heartbeat. The gayest Dateline we've ever covered. Dateline Season 34, Episode 3. A group of conspirators, including a self-proclaimed Nepalese prince, defraud and kill a retired art collector and legendary Palm Springs socialite in one of the longest and most expensive missing-persons investigations in California history. For more Dateline Recaps and additional bonus content visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Erin shares her new hobby of reading rare books from the 1930s, and Bryan gets back to smoking on the set of a short film in New York. Bryan covers annual polls from YouGov/The Economist and Gallup showing support for gay marriage and trans rights is at its lowest level in the last 10 years. Erin discusses how the NHS in the UK is now including menopause screening in routine health checks, plus how the FDA is removing black box warnings from most menopausal therapy products. To subscribe to Erin's Substack click here. For tickets to Dead Pilots Society on 12/7 in LA click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin is dehydrated after her visit to Austin, Bryan befriends his Erewhon-going seatmates on a flight to New York, plus some balm/SPF talk and a celebration of the results from last week’s elections.  Erin discusses the NYT Opinion interview with three feminist conservative bootlickers titled “Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace”.  Bryan brings us some cautious optimism with Kim Davis’ defeat with the Supreme Court declining to take up her case against Obergefell v. Hodges and the right to same-sex marriage, but how it doesn’t necessarily set a precedent and could still be brought up again in the future. For hours of bonus content visit www.patreon.com/attitudes  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Erin goes horseback riding which causes Bryan's childhood equine trauma to resurface.  Bryan discusses Argentinian President Javier Milei's Trump-style crusade against "LGBTQ+ ideology" and his ban on gender affirming care.  Erin covers the gender pay gap which has widened for a second year in a row due to women being forced back into the office post-COVID and losing work from home benefits which aided in caring for their families.  For this week's bonus Dateline Recap visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's All Hallows' Eve and Erin and Bryan are dressed as everyone's favorite 90s home decorator and TV psychic for the occasion. Plus, everyone's favorite game - spin that wig! Erin shines a spotlight on two world leaders on opposite ends of the political spectrum: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi who is shepherding a new wave of conservatism in Japan, and Catherine Connolly the left wing, anti-establishment President-Elect of Ireland. Bryan covers California Governor Gavin Newsom's latest disappointments in vetoing two bills that would have increased access to PrEP and gender affirming care. For tickets to Bryan's final Are You Mad at Me? in LA on 11/3 click here. Subscribe to Erin's Substack here. For more of our bonus content visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Erin and Bryan are both enjoying the fall weather in Santa Fe and New York, sharing some recent restaurant experiences, what it's like being interrupted by Boomers, and reminisce about The Rachel haircut. Bryan discusses The Church of Norway apologizing to the LGBTQ+ community for decades of discrimination, and for causing shame, harm and pain, plus Houston removing a rainbow crosswalk memorial and Snoop Dogg making amends after recent comments about the lesbian storyline in Pixar's Lightyear. Erin tears into the Tech Right Phyllis Schlafly - Katherine Boyle - who's been helped by the feminist movement but wants to tear down those pathways for those coming up behind her, plus local candidates in upcoming elections you should know about and support. Subscribe to Erin's Substack Get tickets to Bryan's final Are You Mad At Me in LA on 11/3! To get this week's bonus Dateline Recap visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Erin tells us all about her husband Alé's Paul McCartney VIP concert experience, and Bryan had some trouble offloading a ticket for the LA Philharmonic. Erin discusses the backlash to the two new gay male cheerleaders for the Minnesota Vikings squad and how their casting threatens toxic masculinity in the world of football. Bryan covers the horrifying prospect of the Supreme Court overturning a ban on conversion therapy on the basis of "free speech" and the harm it inflicts on queer youth in this country. For tickets to Bryan's Nov 3rd LA show click here. To subscribe to Erin's Substack click here. For this week's bonus episode visit patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lace up your Hokas as we remember our childhood back to school anxiety, and we wonder if the 9-1-1 character Josh Russo was named after one of our favorite cinematic redheads. Bryan tells us about how the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis is scrubbing the T from LGB+ in their communications , which will lead to less reporting and funding for the safety of a minority group facing the highest rate of h ate crimes. Erin takes us on a journey through RFK Jr's war on "refrigerator moms" and this administration's sudden turn on Tylenol which they claim causes autism. Bryan's show is coming back to LA on November 3rd! Get your tickets here. Subscribe to Erin's Substack here. For this week's bonus Dateline Recap and more visit patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we welcome IMHO: The Show's Darby Lynn Cartwright and Alexis P. Bevels to Attitudes! We reminisce with Darby and Alexis (listeners of the pod!) about Attitudes shows in the days of yore, give advice on how to continue a working relationship with your best friend (despite a fight or two), and get a surprise wig reveal from a ghost of 'Tudes past. Subscribe to their YouTube and Patreon and get tickets to their live shows here! For this week's bonus This New Thing We're Doing!, Dateline Recaps and more visit patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin is fulfilling her civic duty after being called in for jury duty in Santa Fe.  Bryan is stopped from going into his gym class and pulls an oopsie with a straight bro.   Bryan discusses ramped up attacks against the trans community after recent events, and how conservatives are threatening to label them as violent extremist threats. Erin covers South Carolina's Senate Bill S. 323 which is an near total abortion ban, would restrict the use of birth control, and criminalize anyone receiving or providing reproductive care with a prison term of up to 30 years. To subscribe to Erin's Substack visit: http://ladyclown.substack.com/ For tickets to Bryan's 9/25 LA show click here. For this week's bonus Dateline Recap visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Erin is recovering from a mystery illness, and Bryan is in need of a new dry cleaner after his recent pick-up experience. Erin discusses the "Mia Moglie" Facebook group of 32,000 members posting intimate photos of women without their permission, and how Italian police had to intervene to shut it down. Bryan shares a story of a Texas A&M University student who discovered hundreds of LGBTQ+ books at a surplus warehouse set for disposal, plus how a literature professor was recently fired for teaching gender identity to their class. To subscribe to Erin's Substack visit: http://ladyclown.substack.com/ For tickets to Bryan's 9/25 LA show click here. For more bonus content visit: www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's show and tell week for the class! Erin shows off her new BLOCH shoes, and Bryan brings in a scent from the 80s that he's been craving (and fought a store employee about). Bryan discusses a 2022 Bloomberg article with data proving that crosswalk and street art installations actually improve safety and reduce accidents for drivers and pedestrians, plus how Kappa Kappa Gamma continues to fight lawsuits against allowing trans sorority sisters. Erin shares a study about how the standard treatments for patients post-heart attack have only been researched on cisgender men, and how medicines like beta blockers for women lead to adverse results. For tickets to Bryan's LA show on 9/25 click here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryan has returned to LA to his torn apart kitchen and gets advice from EMTs about a bad batch of drugs in town. Erin's back from her quick trip to NYC where she saw some theater and families wearing merch from punk rock bands you forgot about. Erin talks about GOP shenanigans in Texas where lawmakers are attempting to pass a bill that would allow doctors, distributors and manufacturers of abortion pills to be sued for sending those medications into the Lone Star State. Bryan shares insights from trans journalist Erin Reed about how politicians like Gavin Newsom are pivoting to a bullying Republican playbook, and how Democrats are trying to minimize the efforts for pro-trans legislation because of conservative pushback. Bryan is bringing his show Are You Mad At Me?? to LA for one night only on 9/25! For tickets click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryan talks about finishing his run at Edinburgh, and a discussion about actress Carole Cook takes us into a 10 minute deep dive on the 1960s Don Knotts film The Incredible Mr. Limpet. Bryan discusses the new Department of Transportation mandate which led to Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis ordering every city to remove rainbow crosswalks for "political messaging" and "safety". Erin discusses good trouble happening with Michigan Governor JB Pritzker signing a bill to make contraception and abortion pills accessible at colleges and universities, plus how Texas House Representatives Venton Jones and Terry Meza took their Greg Abbott-sent police escorts to the premiere drag bar The Rose Room. For this week's bonus Dateline Recap visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryan is in his last week of shows at Edinburgh, Erin is (not) retired, and Aunt Gladys talk turns into learning about La Llorona and the Cucuy. Erin talks about the downturn of goodwill towards Costco after their decision to not sell Mifepristone due to conservative pushback. Bryan gives us some positive news with the Fifth Circuit Court in New Orleans issuing an injunction against West Texas A&M for banning drag shows on the basis of the First Amendment.  For hours of bonus content visit www.patreon.com/attitudes For tickets to Bryan's Edinburgh shows visit www.bryansafi.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Bryan has been spending all his free time in Edinburgh at the copy shops printing stickers for his posters, and Erin keeps prodding at him to go and see the Oasis reunion tour. Bryan tells us about human jean skirt aka Kim Davis' return and how Republicans are playing the long game to overturn marriage equality, and how covenant marriages will make it harder for people to get divorced. Erin shares details about how the Trump Administration is burning $9.7 million dollars worth of contraceptives that were bound for clinics in the poorest countries in Africa. For tickets to Bryan's Edinburgh shows visit www.bryansafi.com For this week's bonus Dateline Recap visit www.patreon.com/attitudesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Birthday to Bryan! Fresh off his first week at the Edinburgh Fringe, Bryan tells us about the hustle it takes to perform at the world's largest performing arts festival. Erin saw the musical Some Like It Hot and has now been inspired to sign up for tap classes. Bryan explains the UK's Online Safety Act which now requires people to upload personal documents in order to view adult websites. Erin calls out Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters for watching porn during a work meeting, and celebrates Rhode Island for being the first state to provide workplace accommodations for menopause. For tickets to Bryan's show visit www.bryansafi.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryan is prepping for his Edinburgh debut, so this week we're re-releasing one of our favorite Dateline Recaps from behind the paywall! A hairdresser to the stars. Home security DVD system. Gas station clothes modeling and sexy encounters. This is LA baby. Dateline Season 33, Episode 23. A teen returns home from school to find her father, a celebrity hairdresser, brutally murdered in their backyard; a neighbor's security camera helps investigators identify unlikely suspects and an illicit affair as the case captivates the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin is staying dewy in Santa Fe and trying to find batteries for her P-Touch to stay organized. Bryan overhears some bros rating New York's hottest burger joints before leaving the states for his Edinburgh shows. Erin tells us about how Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" moral parameters will jeopardize Planned Parenthood in states where abortion is now illegal. Bryan discusses how states like California are now paying for 988 to continue to service the LGBTQ+ community, and how Gavin Newsom continues to play both sides to appeal to a wider base in preparation for an upcoming 2028 presidential run. For tickets to Bryan's Edinburgh shows, click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin now officially owns her car and teaches us about the "Subie Wave". We reminisce about being smokers and how we love seeing the smoking trope in films with characters holding a cigarette while being sexy, hatching plans and committing crimes. Bryan discusses The National Park Service continuing the ongoing erasure of the queer community by removing references to bisexuals on official materials and websites. Erin discusses reports showing that women's spending and income growth are the driving force of the economy, plus how the White House is assessing ways to persuade women to have more children. Get tickets to Bryan's Edinburgh shows here: https://linktr.ee/bryansafiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryan is with a private client exploring Boston and shares some pros and cons for visitors. Erin self-diagnoses herself with ADHD after taking Adderall for a late night shoot in Vancouver. Bryan tells us about the Asian genre of gay erotic fiction called Danmei which is being criminalized under Chinese pornography laws. Erin gives us some good news about women in Wisconsin and Arizona helping to repeal antiquated pornography laws, and why voting in local elections are is important for the future. Get your tickets to Bryan's New York and Edinburgh shows here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin is sweatin' it out with no AC during her last week in Vancouver, and Bryan tells us which celebrity turds were at the Bezos wedding over the weekend. Erin discusses the website People Over Papers that was designed by two women to fight fascism and inform people about ICE activity. Bryan updates us on the "municipal festival" in Budapest that subverted Prime Minister Orbán's Pride bans. For tickets to Bryan's New York and Edinburgh shows click here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.